1 c. finely diced unpared apple
1/4 c. raisins
1/4 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. each salt & cloves
1/2 c. milk
2 c. quick-cooking rolled oats

In saucepan, combine fruits, nuts, granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Cook and stir until thick and apple is tender, about 10 minutes. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs.

Sift together dry ingredients; add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Stir in oats. Reserve 3/4 cup dough. Drop remainder from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet; make depression in centers; top with apple filling and dab of reserved dough. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 36.